For animal rescue groups around the Bay of Plenty, winter is often when the community's quiet struggles arrive at their doors - in the form of pets needing homes. Behind... Read More

A new club in Tauranga is creating a relaxed setting for people to share and trade their skills, passions and wares each month. Te Puna woman Jessica Carson... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being urged to have their say on two key district bylaws now open for public consultation. Western Bay of Plenty District... Read More

The medical vessel YWAM Koha departed Tauranga on Saturday, June 20, bound for Fiji where it will spend the next four months delivering healthcare services to... Read More

Tucked away in Welcome Bay is a food forest that feeds not just the belly, but a feeling of happiness and hope for the future. One acre of land is flourishing... Read More

A new chapter has begun for Tauranga charity Under the Stars, with a new general manager stepping into the role as the organisation continues supporting people... Read More

What will the Western Bay's new regional deal with the Government mean in practice for residents? Local democracy reporter Ayla Yeoman spoke with mayors James... Read More

Waihī Beach Lifeguard Services Inc is reminding residents and visitors its Public Rescue Equipment (PRE) community education session is on this Sunday, June... Read More

Tauranga-born opera singer Anna Mahon is returning home in July for a special performance in support of the local branch of the Registered Music Teachers. Mahon... Read More

What began as a small gathering of four people in a corner of Greerton Library has grown into a thriving community of 35 members who come together weekly to... Read More

Dust off the tuxedos, slip into your finest gown and prepare for a night of glamour, entertainment and community spirit. The Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade... Read More

An 11-year-old Tauranga kart racer has delivered a near-perfect weekend of racing winning a national title in dominant fashion. Nico Thomasen claimed the... Read More